Stamp-book holder.



S. BICKERTON.

STAMP BOOK HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 5. 1911.

Pmentedl Feb. 26, 1918.

SPENCER, BICKERTON,

013 HONOLULU, TERRITORY OF HAWAII.

STAMP-BOOK HOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented llieb. 2d, 191%..

Application filed June 5, 1917. Serial No. 173,014.

To all whom it may concern."

Be 1t known that I, SPENCER BICKERTON, a

' citizen of the United States, residing at Honolulu, Territory ofHawaii, have invented new and useful Improvements in Stamp-Book Holders,of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to holders or pro tectors for books, and isprimarily intended for the reception of stamp books of the kind issuedby the Post Uffice Department.

The object of the invention is to provide a holder or protector forstamp books and the like which-is neat and attractive in apmarance, ofsimple construction and of a convenient size to be carried in thepocket.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a device of thisclass in which the stamp book may be removably secured therein in aquick and easy manner and when so secured will remain in position until.intentionally removed.

With the above and other objects in view the invention consists of thecombination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully' described,illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the claimhereto appended.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a perspective view of a stamp book holder or protectorconstructed in accordance with the invention, a book being shown inposition therein;

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the same; and

Fig. 3 is a detail horizontal sectional view through the pocket end ofthe holder, with the book therein, the end of the pocket bejionglswungopen to permit the removal of the Like characters of reference denotecorresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

In carrying out the invention, the same includes a base 10 which isformed of thin metal and may be made of aluminum, silver or any othersuitable material. The area of this base is slightly greater than theside 7 with the first mentioned ofthe stamp book, and is formed at oneend with a pocket 11. This pocket oomprises a rear portion 12, apermanent closed end 13, a hinged end 14, a top 15 and a bot- 1 tom 16,the latter being a continuation of the base 10. Projecting inwardly fromthe permanently closed end 13 is a retaining pin 17, provided with asharpened point so that it may easily enter between the leaves of thestamp book, which is shown at A to aid in holding the book in position.The hinged end 14 is hinged as at 18 and carries a pin. 19, the locationof which is opposite the pin 17 to coiiperate therewith to securely holdthe book in position. In order to further protect the book there isprovided a top 20 which is hinged to the upper longitudinal edge of thepocket by means of a spring hinge 21, which normally holds it in contactwith the cover of the book.

In order to insert the book within the holder, the hinged end 14 isopened and the top 20 lifted, and the book inserted upon the pin 17.When the end '14 is closed the pin 19 engages thebook at the sideopposite the pin 17.

It will be seen from the foregoing that the invention provides a neat,attractive and convenient holder and protector for stamp books which isconstructed in such a man ner as to permit ready access to the book forthe purpose of removing the stamps therefrom.

Having described the invention, what is claimed is:

A device of the character described comprising a base, a hinged covertherefor, a pocket formed at one end of said base, one end and back ofsaid pocket being per1nanently closed, an inwardly projecting pincarried by the closed end, a hinged end 10- cated opposite the closedend and a pin carried by said hinged end and coiiperating pin forremovably securing a book within the pocket.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

SPENCER BICKERTON.

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Washington, D. G.

